Windows Built-In Accessibility

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Windows 7, 8, and 10 Accessibility features can be found in the Microsoft links below. If you have any questions about these features, or would like to see a demonstration of how these features work, fill out the Request Services form.

Windows 10

Windows 10 includes a variety of accessibility features designed to assist with seeing, hearing, and using Windows 10. The accessibility features include; narrator, magnifier, high contrast, closed captions, keyboard, and mouse. Each option includes customization capabilities designed to improve access to the computer.

Windows 8

Windows 8 accessibility integrates built-in assistive technologies with a touch-screen interface. With touch devices, you can directly interact with everything on your screen by touch, without using a keyboard or mouse.

With Windows 8 you can easily access the most commonly used accessibility options right from the sign-in screen. Select the Ease of Access button in the lower-left corner of your screen, or press the Windows key+U, to choose startup accessibility settings for your PC.

Visit the links below for more information on Windows 8 accessibility or view the demo video below to see & hear the features in action.